What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician (Non-Certified) - Central Services position at Lima Memorial Health System?
Functioning within the Health System’s mission, vision, values, objectives, procedures and policies the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, inspected, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked, working in a collaborative role across Surgical Services.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Licensure/Certification: To advance to a Sterile Processing Technician (Certified), certification is required.
Experience: Previous experience in instrument processing / familiarity with surgical instrumentation is preferred.
Skills: Must be skilled in surgical instrumentation and have a willingness to train in all facets of Surgical and Endoscopy Instrumentation. Must be highly motivated, dependable and willing to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and professional attitude and demeanor required at all times.